The No. 10-seeded Spartans went into the Alamo Dome today and gave a far greater fight than the 2003 version of the green and white football team did against a Big XII opponent, but still fell 79-75 despite a furious late rally. The Spartans season ends with an overall record of 15-9, while Iowa State will move onto the second round matchup on Wednesday evening.
Michigan State kept it close in the first quarter through to the media timeout with 4:58 remining. Iowa State was unable to pull away at any point, and the Spartans trailed just 12-11.